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Professional Asbestos Removal

In Ottawa & Surrounding Areas
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At Ottawa Mold Removal, we provide safe, certified, and professional asbestos removal and abatement services across Ottawa, Kanata, and Orleans.

Asbestos may still be present in many older homes and buildings — often hidden in duct insulation wrap, vermiculite attic insulation, drywall compound, ceiling and floor tiles, or even water line coverings. Properties built before the early 1990s are especially likely to contain asbestos materials.

Our certified technicians are trained and equipped to handle all types of asbestos removal, ensuring your home or workplace is safe, compliant, and asbestos-free.

Types of Asbestos Removal in Ottawa

Different levels of asbestos contamination require specific abatement procedures. Below is a simplified breakdown of Type 1, Type 2, and Type 3 asbestos removal operations as defined by Ontario safety regulations.

Type 1

Asbestos Abatement

Low-risk work, often found in smaller, non-friable materials.

Examples include:

  • Installing or removing asbestos-containing ceiling tiles covering less than 7.5 m²‍
  • ‍Handling intact materials without cutting, drilling, or sanding
  • Using hand tools on asbestos-containing materials while keeping the surface wet to control dust

Type 2

Asbestos Abatement

Moderate-risk work, typically when friable or damaged asbestos materials are exposed.

Examples include:

  • Removing part or all of a false ceiling to access asbestos-contaminated areas
  • Disturbing up to 1 m² of brittle asbestos material during maintenance or demolition
  • Using HEPA-equipped power tools for cutting or grinding asbestos products
  • Applying glove bags to safely remove pipe or duct insulation
  • Removing drywall or ceiling tiles that contain asbestos-based compounds

Type 3

Asbestos Abatement

Moderate-risk work, typically when friable or damaged asbestos materials are exposed.

Examples include:

  • Removing more than 1 m² of friable asbestos material
  • Cleaning or dismantling HVAC systems with asbestos fireproofing
  • Spraying sealant over exposed asbestos insulation
  • Repairing or demolishing buildings or furnaces built with asbestos materials prior to 1986
  • ‍Using power tools without HEPA filtration systems (strictly controlled under Type 3 procedures)

Type 3 asbestos removal requires full containment zones, specialized PPE, and air clearance testing by certified professionals.

Why Professional Asbestos Removal Matters

Asbestos is legally classified as a regulated hazardous material in Ontario and must be handled by trained and licensed abatement professionals. Attempting to remove it without certification can release fibres and cause contamination throughout your property.

Our Ottawa-based asbestos removal experts ensure every step — from testing to disposal — is performed safely, transparently, and in full compliance with provincial and environmental regulations.

If you suspect asbestos in your home or business, contact Ottawa Mold Removal today for a professional inspection and consultation.

Call 613-325-5341 or request a quote to learn which type of asbestos removal your Ottawa property requires.

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